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14 Northampton cafes, restaurants and shops rated five stars for food hygiene in February 2026
More than a dozen eateries in Northampton have been given the highest food hygiene ratings in February 2026.
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Stan's tragic death in Milton Keynes could spark safety improvements for security officers all over the UK
The death of the city’s much-loved security guard Gary Stanley is set to spark safety improvements for similar workers all over the UK.
Man charged with murder of Chelveston woman Helen Bird appears in court
James Bird has appeared in court today (March 10) charged with the murder of a woman in Chelveston.
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Meet the new business taking over iconic former Steffans building in Northampton town centre – hoping to create their own legacy
Meet the new business taking over the iconic former Steffans building in Northampton town centre, in the hope of creating a lasting legacy of their own.
NHS steps in to move more than 200 patients from Northampton mental health hospital as safety concerns continue to grow
More than 200 patients will be moved from a troubled mental health hospital in Northampton, as the NHS has stepped in due to continued safety concerns.
Owner prepares for business to ramp up for multi-award-winning artisan ice cream venture with spring on the way
A founder is preparing for business to ramp up for her multi-award-winning artisan ice cream venture, with spring well and truly on the way.
Man fined thousands of pounds after playing 'excessive and intrusive loud music' at home in quiet Northamptonshire village
A man has been fined thousands of pounds after playing “excessive and intrusive loud music” at his home in a quiet Northamptonshire village.
Stretch of A43 between Kettering and Northampton to get 40mph speed limit
A 40mph speed limit is set to be imposed on a stretch of the A43 between Kettering and Northampton.
Unique gym celebrates ‘really strong start’ since opening fitness hub at the heart of Northampton
A unique gym is celebrating a “really strong start” during the first three months since opening a fitness hub at the heart of Northampton.
Police want to speak to this man regarding possession of controlled dog in Northampton
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with an offence of possession of a controlled dog without exemption, in Northampton .
Northampton School for Boys make history as three teams reach national schools finals
Northampton School for Boys has achieved what no other school in the country is believed to have done by having three age group rugby teams competing in the national finals.
Kettering paedophile given jail term after repeat offending
A Kettering paedophile has reoffended by trying to send sexual messages to a person he thought was a teenage girl.
New traffic lights on busy Northampton roundabout expected to 'reduce waiting times' and help interchange operate at 'full capacity'
New traffic lights on a busy, under-construction Northampton roundabout are expected to “reduce waiting times” and help the interchange operate at “full capacity”.
Controversial Northampton shisha bar will be DEMOLISHED after owners lose appeal to stop council enforcement action
A controversial Northampton shisha bar will be DEMOLISHED after the owners lost an appeal to stop council enforcement action.
'Memorable' 100th birthday celebrations for Northamptonshire man who served in the RAF and helped set up bowls clubs
A Northamptonshire man marked his milestone 100th birthday with a “memorable” celebration, which included at D-Day Darlings singer and a two tiered cake.
‘This is the hill we’ve chosen to die on’: 2,500 residents fight Reform-led council's housing plans threatening Northampton woodland
‘This is the hill we’ve chosen to die on’: 2,500 residents fight West Northants Council's housing plans threatening Northampton woodland
Popular Northampton pub temporarily closes while it undergoes major refurbishment costing nearly half a million – here’s when it reopens
A popular Northampton pub has temporarily closed while it undergoes a major refurbishment costing more than £400,000 – here’s when it reopens.
Plans for next 295 homes on huge housing estate on the edge of Northampton recommended for approval
Plans for the next 295 homes on a huge housing estate on the edge of Northampton have been recommended for approval.
Planned Northampton sports hall set to 'change lives for decades' takes step forward as council approves £700,000 of section 106 funding
A proposed indoor sports facility in Northampton has taken a major step forward as the council has approved £700,000 of section 106 funding.
Cafe and brunch business now open in former Caffe Nero site in prime Northampton town centre spot
A family-run cafe and brunch business is now open in the former Caffe Nero building in a prime Northampton town centre spot.